Daily walker/sitter with weekly regulars on and off Rover. 35, responsible, and love animals! Grew up with a Shar-Pei and up until recently shared my bed with three rescues: a timid Dachshund (RIP Franklin 🐶❤️🌈), a derpy Sheprador whose body is much older than his mind (RIP Mosby ❤️🐶🌈), and a sassy Chihuahua who’s convinced she’s my shadow (thank god this little bundle of joy is still with us). My Doxie would have told you that I'm incredibly patient, trustworthy and loving. He'd say that I'm great with timid dogs and picky eaters and that I have a knack for coaxing them out of their shells. My Sheprador would have told you that I'm super fun and playful and that I give good belly rubs. He'd say that I'm great with high-energy dogs that love playing fetch or going for longer walks, but—as he learned in his elder years— that I’m also very patient and loving with pups who need extra mobility support, and those struggling with bladder and/or bowel incontinence. As for my Chihuahua, she’d probably say that I’m a great snuggler and that I accept all pups and people for whoever they are (even if they are a dog named Bird who makes pig sounds all the time). And all three would be right. As a former life coach and chronic illness patient advocate, I approach dogs the way I approach humans: with curiosity and the desire to understand their individual wants and needs. Whether it's cuddles on the couch, a brain-stimulating training session (or feather play with kitties), my goal is to make sure your pup or kitty gets exactly what he or she needs in order to feel loved and cared for while you’re away. Your fur-friend isn't just another animal to me, and I won't be just another sitter :) Things you can expect from me: *Clear communication and punctuality *That I won’t cancel at the last minute unless I’m dying. (And even then, I’d probably set you up with a back-up sitter through my network before I croaked 🤣🙈). *That any pet messes that might occur before I arrive will be promptly cleaned up. (Because accidents happen and I don’t mind saving you the hassle). *That lockbox combinations will be mixed back up as soon as a key is retrieved and again once it’s returned. (Because your home’s safety is my priority). *That if something out of the ordinary happens while I’m there—like, say, a bird flies into your home through an open window—that I’ll immediately inform you and, to the best of my ability, handle it. (True story and the bird was safely escorted back outside). *That unless you’ve given me permission to do so, I won’t let other people or dogs approach your pup on our walks. *That any personal preferences and requests discussed upon booking or during our meet and greet will be met (ex. puppy paws wiped after walks, booties worn, other people/dogs not be allowed to approach us, etc).